Name: Socks in the Frying Pan
Start: 2026-08-30T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-30T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Blue Strawberry STL

“Live Band of the Year.” - Celtic Music Awards
“Live Album of the Year.” - Celtic Music Awards
“Celtic Top 20 of 2023” - Celtic Music Podcast Awards
“One of our favorite groups!” - WYSO. "High-energy, great crowd pleaser.” - WDIY
"What sets Socks apart are their live shows, as the wit, humor, and charisma they bring to the stage charms audiences in a most rewarding way." - The Irish Echo
Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland—the mecca of Irish traditional music—was formed in 2014. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle.
Their ‘Socks Sound’ combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition, pitch-perfect harmonies, and a big splash of quick wit and banter. Their electrifying performances and on-stage charm have established them as the kingpins on the Irish Traditional Music scene today.
They have toured extensively, capturing hearts in 46 US states, dozens of countries, and every continent, showcasing at renowned festivals such as the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas, Electric Picnic in Ireland, Tønder Festival in Denmark, and the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival.
To date, Socks in the Frying Pan have released three studio albums, each adding to their list of accolades including ‘Best New Band‘, ‘Best Live Band‘, ‘Album of the Year‘, and ‘Best Live Performance of the Year‘. Their latest release, Raw & Ríl, recorded live at Glór Theatre, was immediately awarded ‘Best Live Album‘.